Sony just refreshed three of its most popular headphones with replaceable batteries and punchier sound - say hello to the XM4C, CH730N and CH530
Sony has refreshed three popular headphone models – the WH-1000XM4 (now XM4C), WH-CH720N (now CH730N), and WH-CH520 (now CH530) – introducing features like replaceable batteries, upgraded sound tuning with 40mm drivers, and Bluetooth 6.0. The XM4C, in particular, boasts richer vocals, superior frequency separation, and an expansive soundstage.
Why it matters
This product refresh from a major electronics company indicates a trend towards improved audio quality, connectivity, and potentially more sustainable design (replaceable batteries) in consumer electronics, influencing purchasing decisions and market standards.
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(Image credit: Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Sony announced three new pairs of headphones - well, new-ish. They're the upgraded versions, or refreshes, of their predecessors. After having sold 10 million units globally, the Sony WH-1000XM4 is being succeeded by the Sony WH-1000XM4C. And there's more: the Sony WH-CH730N is here to replace the three-year-old Sony WH-CH720N, and the Sony WH-CH530 now succeeds the budget-friendly Sony WH-CH520 .
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